Nathan B. Scott
1842–1924 (age 82)
Politician
Biography
Nathan B. Scott devoted decades to public service as a West Virginia statesman, legislator, and United States senator, bringing a steady voice to the concerns of his constituents in the new industrial age. His leadership in matters of coal, navigation, and national infrastructure reflected a deep commitment to the prosperity of the Mountain State.
He rests in Rock Creek Cemetery, where his gravesite honors a life marked by thoughtful advocacy, civic prudence, and unwavering attention to the needs of ordinary citizens and the public good.